Senior Construction Estimator – Industrial & Cold Storage

Veritas Search Group; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veritas Search Group is seeking a Sr. Construction Estimator for onsite roles in Ontario, CA.

The role focuses on developing accurate budgets for industrial, warehouse, and cold storage projects across preconstruction phases. Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing of major trades, bid analyses, value engineering, and collaboration with developers, designers, and project teams to optimize cost and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with industrial, warehouse, or cold storage projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed budgets from plans and data.
• Develop estimates for major trades including concrete, steel, mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
• Review drawings to assess scope and cost impacts.
• Update budgets as designs change and pricing evolves.
• Provide value engineering and constructability input.
• Analyze bids from subcontractors for price accuracy and scope alignment.
• Support design-build activities with proposals and schedules of value.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and document cost considerations.
• Assist with RFP responses and bid submissions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain estimating records.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Mentor junior estimators as needed.

Skills

Construction estimating

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Vendor coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

CAD software

Job description

The Veritas Search Group is seeking a Sr. Construction Estimator for onsite roles in Ontario, CA.

The role focuses on developing accurate budgets for industrial, warehouse, and cold storage projects across preconstruction phases. Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing of major trades, bid analyses, value engineering, and collaboration with developers, designers, and project teams to optimize cost and schedule performance.